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About Biratnagar City
Biratnagar is Nepal’s second biggest
city which is located near the south-eastern border to India. It
is known by agriculture, commerce and industry. Country’s most
manufacturing industries are located in this region. Tourists
discover Biratnagar on their way to the Himalayan states of
India, known as Sikkim and Darjeeling. Visitors also arrive
Biratnagar by air to begin their trekking to mountains such as
Kanchanjunga. In recent days, a day or two is also spent at
Biratnagar city by tourists adventuring into Nepal’s tea growing
regions like Illam and Dhankuta.
What is Biratnagar known for?
Nepal's first large scale industry
was setup in Biratnagar, the Biratnagar Jute Mills in 1936.
Today, the city has some of the largest industrial undertakings
in the country. It is Nepal's second biggest city which is
believed to be the capital of language, culture and politics of
the country. Biratnagar Jute Mills, was set up here in 1936.
Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve (90-minute drive) is a bird
watching spot. The Koshi Barrage on the Koshi river (two-hour
drive) is an impressive sight. Biratnagar is the hub of air
routes in eastern Nepal. (Temperature 8-39 degrees Celsius.)
Places to Visit in Biratnagar
Baraha Chhetra : Take an hour's splendid scenic drive away from
Biratnagar to Baraha Cheetra, an important Hindu pilgrimage site
located at the confluence of Koka and Sapta Kosh rivers. Walk
for 15 minutes from the nearby surroding area to reach the
temple. Temple offers magnificiant view of the surrounding view
of the riverside. Reach the temple by local bus for less Rupees
or by hired taxi for Rupees 2000 to Rupees 2500. On the banks of
the river, view devotees taking holy baths. According to Hindu
Legand, Lord Vishnu came down to earth and destroyed
Hirayankashyapu, an evil demon at this very spot.
Biratnagar Haat Haat Bazaar : Open Market (Haat Bazaar) takes
place every Wednesday in a field east of Biratnagar. Make sure
to visit the Haat when you get to this place.
The Koshi Tappu : Visit this wet wonderland in Nepal for bird
watching expeditions. It rests along the flood plains of Sapta
Koshi river in the Terai belt of Saptari and Sunsari districts
of eastern Nepal. It is belived to be one of the best wild life
rich wetlands of Asia. Two hours drive from Biratnagar is all it
takes to discover a hidden wetland in Asia.
Getting to Biratnagar : Biratnagar is linked with Kathmandu by
Road and Air. Fly from Kathmandu to Biratnagar for 40 minutes,
or take a bus for about 8 hours.
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